The account. could also be a "Totten Trust" and sitting in the bank. If so, she would need her father's death certificate and her government issued...

It will be simpler to change title to California, then sell the car. You generally do not want to go to the DMV office. The auto club and a...

1. You are entitled to nothing until the settlor dies AND you survive whatever survival period is in the trust. Also, some trusts would have the...

Do I have to pay this remaining car lease balance?

When a California resident dies, all statutes of limitation that have not passed are extended or cut short to end 1 year from date of...

You need an attorney to help you administer the trust. The real property should have been transferred from the trust to the beneficiaries' names....

I doubt it will provide asset protection. Also, unless you. give California $800 per year, the LLC will not be qualified to do business in...

What is the best way to protect my property against lawsuits and judgments?

In addition to insurance, put the maximum amount of money you can in IRAs and other tax-deferred retirement plans. More than $1 million can be...

Does a notice of proposed action require court approval if all beneficiaries agree?

A Notice of Proposed Action does not need the approval of the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries need notice and the opportunity to. object. If they...

Who has title to the house? If in your parents' name, not in a trust, and you were not a joint. tenant with parents, you need to do a probate. If...

Hire an estate planning attorney. I have yet to see a do-it-yourself estate plan that was done correctly. Documents are not written properly,...